FG CONDOLES WITH ZAMBIA OVER EX-PRESIDENT LUNGU’S DEATH
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The Federal Government has extended its condolences to the government and people of Zambia following the death of former President Edgar Lungu on June 5, 2025.
Lungu passed away at the age of 68.
Nigeria’s message of sympathy was conveyed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, in a statement issued on Saturday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
“The departed President Lungu served Zambia with dedication from 2015 to 2021, steering the nation through significant milestones, including infrastructure development and regional diplomacy, while upholding the spirit of ‘One Zambia, One Nation’.
“His leadership saw to the appointment of Zambia’s first female president and other initiatives, to promote inclusivity, national unity, and economic diversification, among other things.
“Nigeria also acknowledges president Lungu’s contributions to strengthening Africa’s collective voice on the global stage and his commitment to regional solidarity.
“We, therefore, stand in solidarity with the Lungu family, the Patriotic Front, and all Zambians during this period of national mourning.
“Nigeria joins the international community in celebrating his life and times. May his gentle soul rest in peace,” the statement read.
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